Passport Photos

Passport photos must meet specific requirements, before they can be approved. We can help you get those photos quickly, and if necessary, can help you submit your passport documents. Your photo is an important part of your passport application, so it’s necessary to meet all requirements.

The acceptance of your photo is always at the discretion of the U.S. passport agency.

Our employees are trained to take your photo and ensure that it meets all requirements. If you need a passport photo, feel free to drop by!

Requirements – your photo must be:

In color

Printed on photo quality paper

2 x 2 inches (51 x 51 mm) in size

Sized such that the head is between 1 inch and 1 3/8 inches (between 25 and 35 mm) from the bottom of the chin to the top of the head

Taken within the last 6 months to reflect your current appearance

Taken in front of a plain white or off-white background

Taken in full-face view directly facing the camera

With a neutral facial expression and both eyes open

Taken in clothing that you normally wear on a daily basis:

Uniforms should not be worn in your photo, except religious clothing that is worn daily.

Do not wear a hat or head covering that obscures the hair or hairline, unless worn daily for a religious purpose. Your full face must be visible, and the head covering must not cast any shadows on your face.

Headphones, wireless hands-free devices or similar items are not acceptable in your photo.

If you normally wear prescription glasses, a hearing device or similar articles, they may be worn for your photo.

Dark glasses or non-prescription glasses with tinted lenses are not acceptable unless you need them for medical reasons (a medical certificate may be required)

Glare on glasses is not acceptable in your photo. Glare can be avoided with a slight downward tilt of the glasses or by removing the glasses or by turning off the camera flash.

Information source: The Bureau of Consular Affairs, U.S. Department of State